On May 27th at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, a day of meetings, networking, and innovation for the future of venues
SFS arrives in Turin with a new edition of the SFS Snack format, focused on one of the most current topics in the world of sports and entertainment: the evolution of sports venues.
“Venue Vision: from infrastructure to experience” is the title of the event that will be held next May 27th at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, for a day of discussion, inspiration, and networking dedicated to stadiums and smart arenas of the latest generation. An event that will see national and international experts as protagonists, committed to explaining how technology, sustainability, and new models of fan experience are transforming sports arenas into true hubs of innovation and live entertainment. An opportunity to share visions, build connections, and generate new development opportunities. The event will take place inside the Allianz Stadium, which will host the day’s proceedings and will also offer participants an exclusive stadium tour.
“With SFS Snack we bring vertical and quality content all over the world, creating opportunities for discussion among the protagonists of the sports industry. Turin represents an important stop to talk about venues as complex ecosystems, capable of generating value well beyond the sporting event,” said Gianfilippo Valentini, CEO of SFS. A thought also shared by Massimo Tucci, Director of SFS, who added: “Organizing moments like this allows us to contribute concretely to the growth of the sports ecosystem. We are convinced that the sharing of best practices and the meeting between professionals are the key to fostering innovation and development in the sector”.
AGENDA:
•10:00 – 13:00 | Conference
• 13:10 – 14:10 | Networking Lunch
• 14:15 – 15:00 | Stadium Tour
Anyone wishing to participate can do so free of charge by registering at this link: https://www.socialfootballsummit.com/it/sfs-snack/torino.
SFS BRINGS THE INNOVATION OF SPORTS VENUES TO TURIN
On May 27th at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, a day of meetings, networking, and innovation for the future of venues SFS arrives in Turin with a new edition of the SFS Snack format, focused on one of the most current topics in the world of sports and entertainment: the evolution of sports venues. "Venue Vision: from infrastructure to experience" is the title of the event that will be held next May 27th at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, for a day
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